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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.59 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.59 and 154.82 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.59 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.59 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.59 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 107,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,538.16/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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